The Walker County Coroner's Office is on the scene of a crane collapse off State Highway 269 near Parrish.

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Around 8 a.m., crews from Copland Ferry and Barney Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a construction site on reports of a crane collapse. The Coroner's Office confirmed that one person was killed in the accident.

Work is currently underway at the site to replace the bridge that runs over Baker Creek on Highway 269. The Bridge Builders of Alabama is managing the project.

Alabama state troopers and Walker County sheriff's deputies are on the scene.

This is a developing story. Stay with WVTM 13 News as new information becomes available.